Architecture 建 筑 学
Architecture is a specialist degree; it is not possible to study a conversion Architecture course. Generally speaking Architecture Bachelor degree students from China can enrol for a one-year Masters degree in the UK but you will have to submit a portfolio of your work upon application to ensure you are eligible.
Many courses are specialised (e.g. Architectural Computing Studies) and allow Architects to specialise in a certain area in your career. A Masters degree, however, is not essential to become a qualified Architect. Many universities offer Architecture courses but it is not offered by all.
The career prospects are very bright for graduates; be it self-employed; within an Architectural company; or working for the government. Most departments also have Masters degrees in Planning and or Urban Design and these courses are usually open to students from a wider range of backgrounds (but not all degrees, you will still require a design/planning background). Graduates enter employment in local government, architectural/building companies or specialised design companies. The prospects are generally good but less certain than that of an Architect. Many design students start their own company.
The Top Universities in this field are:
Architecture & Design
1.Courtauld Institute
2. UCL
3. SOAS
4. Cambridge
5. Birmingham
6. York
7. Leeds
8. Oxford Brooke
9. Essex
10. Nottingham
Town & Country Planning
1.Cambridge
2. Cardiff
3. Sheffield
4. Reading
5. Oxford Brookes
6. Kingston
7. Liverpool
8. West of England
9. Queens Belfast
10. Newcastle
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